Offsite Programming

Speaker Programs:

Interested in having Norfolk Botanical Garden come to you to share their expertise at your next meeting? Topics below include:

Plant Specific – Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Herbaceous, Annuals, Natives, Invasives, Bulbs, Edible, Specialty and Unusual Plants

Wildlife, Ecology & Native Habitat Gardening – Birds, Butterflies, Pollinators, and Mushrooms

Gardening Skills, Techniques & Best Practices – Design, Identification, Composting, Seed Sowing, Tools, Maintenance and Sustainability

Seasonal & Regional – Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Coastal Virginia and Dry Climates

Workshops & Demos:

Interested in a more hands-on learning experience in a location of your choice? NBG offers a variety of seasonal hands-on make and take workshops and demonstrations. Ask about seasonal offerings.

Onsite Private Programming

Programming requests require a minimum one month notice for booking. Please allow two weeks to confirm booking details.

Walk & Talks:

Enjoy a seasonally curated walk & talk through the Garden with knowledgeable horticulture and education staff.

Topics include: Seasonal highlights, woody plants, native plants, mushrooms, pollinator gardening, as well as collection specific topics such as azaleas, conifers, camellias, crape myrtles, roses, hydrangea, hollies, bonsai, and more.

Walk & Talk Pricing:

$250 for 1 – 1.5 hour walk & talk for up to 20 people. Additional $75 fee for groups over 20 people with a max of 40 people.

Garden Lectures:

Join us for an indoor lecture on some of our favorite garden topics. Lectures cover a wide range of topics including:

Plant Specific – Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Herbaceous, Annuals, Natives, Invasives, Bulbs, Edible, Specialty and Unusual Plants

Wildlife, Ecology & Native Habitat Gardening – Birds, Butterflies, Pollinators, and Mushrooms

Garden Skills & Best Practices – Design, Identification, Composting, Seed Sowing, Tools, Maintenance and Sustainability

Seasonal & Regional – Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Coastal Virginia and Dry Climates

Garden Lecture Pricing

$250 for a 1 hour lecture for up to 30 people. Groups over 30 people will be required to pay the rental fee for larger spaces such as Rose Garden Hall or the Admin Auditorium.

Workshops:

Interested in a more hands-on learning experience? NBG offers a variety of seasonal hands-on workshops ranging from floral design to container workshops, wreath making, and more! Ask about seasonal offerings.

On-site Workshop Pricing

$40 – $60 per person. Some classes have a maximum capacity of 15 people.